I enjoyed this book but I wouldn’t say it was my favourite. The premise was cool, Greek mythology x the hunger games. But the book was too slow to start, the characters were brilliant but in my opinion Lia lusted too much after Jason without much substance. I did love the whole theme of sisterhood throughout the book and lia’s utter devotion to her country!! Lia is a hardcore warrior lady and that I DO love!! I would have liked more of the race itself but what we saw of it was fantastic!!

This was an absolute breath of fresh air! Twists and turns I didn’t see coming and a totally new feel to Greek mythology thrown in make this an immediate winner.

I’m already waiting for the sequel impatiently so I can hurl myself back into this world.

A fine romantasy! I liked the story and world building. Easy to follow along and jump right into the world. It’s written in first person POV, so there is a lot of reflection and repeated thoughts which got to be a bit much toward the end. Spice is mild, just very descriptive pg stuff. I could not get over the MMC named JASON. This is a fantasy with the most insane silly, hard to pronounce names (expected) and then..Jason???? I couldn’t take him seriously lol. Ending was great!! Good set up for the second book, and I’ll probably read it because I’m ~hooked~.

જ⁀➴ ★★★★★ (4.5 ⭐️)

°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ “𝐈 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲, 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝. 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞.”

𝐈 𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐦… “𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞?”

“𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･

Omg firstly, WHAT A FUCKING CLIFFHANGER!! NANI THE FUCK!? I’m getting flashbacks to the 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘝𝘰𝘸𝘴 by Lexi Ryan (just without the seelie and unseelies). Like if you want a strong (and horny) female lead who is willing to kill to save her kingdom and get revenge for her sister? Then definitely read this! Secondly, I need the second book ASAP (Will painfully wait for the next book) because nooo there ain’t no way Jason- ughhhbsnajskakalhdus. He can’t, my heart will not allow it ! Thirdly, I’m just gonna thank NetGalley for the copy cause without that site, I would’ve never discovered this book! Unfortunately I ran out of time reading it online SO I bought the book and it’s was fricking worth it! It just took me so long to finish it ;-;

🗡️ Revenge
❤️‍🔥 Slow Burn
🕯️ Sisterhood
🗡️ One for All
❤️‍🔥 Destiny/Fated
🕯️ Magic

•❅───✧❅✦❅✧───❅•

Lia has been preparing for the trial. A race in a maze like city to make it to the Goddess’ temple in search for a relic that supposedly should save her kingdom from famine and drought. However, due to her ancestor, Locrian’s are not welcomed nicely in Ilion, hence the Tribute. When her name is pulled she knows what she must do, but when her sister’s name is also drawn, her plan needed some adjustments in order for both their survivability.

With the help of a handsome, charming sailor, Jason, her path to the temple is made easier. But things do not go as planned on the race to the temple…

•❅───✧❅✦❅✧───❅•

There was a few things that I didn’t like at first which made the progress slow on starting this, but after certain things took place the pace picked up smoothly and it started going well. For me I found it a bit slow because of the things that the author had set up but that was in preparation for the main event in the chapters after. Then there was the whole thing of meeting the sailor (before the race) and instantly Lia and that guy, Jason, started making out… it was probably the draw that will most likely be explained in book two 😭🤭

The time span stuff was long which initially I thought it would take FMC maybe a few weeks to a month to figure out/find what she was after but it ended up being a few months. It made me keep thinking what was happening to her family while she was there. It is a very long mission that won’t be done in a few weeks I guess.

There are a few quotes I wanna add but I need to find them so I might update this later with them. If I can’t find them, then 😭😭 read the book to find out and hopefully enjoy it!

A tribute of fire was action packed from the very beginning. A young girls quest of self sacrifice to save her people. The writing itself was addicting, the storyline was *chefs kiss*, the ending was totally unpredictable. I never saw it coming - I had thoughts but who all the players turned out to be shocked me. I loved this book and cannot wait to read book 2.

Loved this book gave it 4 stars on my bookstagram! Would definitely recommend the characters were well thought out and the plot was gripping

"A Tribute of Fire" is a captivating and emotionally intense novel that masterfully blends drama and fantasy. The story is beautifully crafted, with a compelling plot that keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The characters are richly developed, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. The writing is evocative, painting vivid scenes that immerse you in the world of the book. While a few plot points might feel predictable, the overall experience is highly rewarding. "A Tribute of Fire" is a standout read that leaves a lasting impression.

I absolutely loved this book! It’s packed with badass female characters, intense betrayals, a touch of spice, and plenty of action and adventure.

The story follows Lia (or Euthalia), a determined princess willing to do anything to save her cursed country. To break the curse, she must find the Goddess’s lost eyes, which means joining the priesthood—a brutal process that involves being hunted through the city and losing her sister. Even after making it into the temple, she faces rejection as a Locrian and constant threats to her life.

As a princess, Lia is promised to the crown prince, but she uses her acolyte status and vow of celibacy to avoid the marriage. Meanwhile, she falls in love with a mysterious sailor, Jason, who helped bring her to Ilion. Their connection deepens as they communicate in their dreams and meet in secret—despite the temple’s strict rules. But everything shatters when her friend and adelphia sister, Io, betrays her by revealing her presence in the temple to the prince. That’s when Lia makes a shocking discovery: her beloved Jason is actually Crown Prince Alexandros, the very man she was trying to escape. Now, she’s forced into a marriage she never wanted while still searching for the Goddess’s eyes to save her homeland.

This book had me hooked from start to finish, and I can’t wait to continue the series!

At the start of this story I felt like okay nice idea for the basis of the tale. But as the story kept progressing, it felt more and more stagnant like stuff was happening, but it was not really meaning anything. The FMC is the biggest joke in the world, and I don’t understand the concept of insta lust anyways. I really wanted to say like girl get it together, you are here on a mission. It seriously is just page after page Jason this and Jayson that. This book was just setting it up for the second book, I guess. The ending was really good, even though I expected it a bit, it was better than that. And hence I do want to read the next book.

Romantasy with dragons, sexy characters, and a smattering of Greek mythology? What more can a girl ask for? This was such a fun read from Sariah Wilson, who is a new author to me. Jason was a dream and Lia was a refreshingly relatable female main character. I was so happy that Wilson didn't portray Lia with many of the stereotypes I've grown to expect from other books in this genre.

The writing was strong and I love that it remained modern while remaining true to the Greek mythology influences. There is a huge cliffhanger at the end that has me bursting for book 2. Hopefully, we will not have to wait too long.

A great story with some amazing character and engaging world building. And that end!! Now patiently waiting for book 2

The book is a thrilling ride from start to finish, with its blend of relentless action and sizzling romance keeping readers eagerly turning the pages.

An engaging novel that has me looking forward to book 2! The Greek Mythology woven into this romantasy story was done really well, I thought, and I loved the twists along the way. Looking forward to reading more of Sariah Wilsons work!

This was my first Sariah Wilson book, and it will not be the last! This book was a blend of fantasy and mythology with some romance sprinkled on top. I honestly wasn't 100% sold on Lia and Jason's relationship, but they're giving intense fated mates vibes and I'm interested to see where the next book takes them after that cliffhanger! I did enjoy Lia's character development and the sisterhood with her adelphia, and the connection with the goddess. I hope we delve into that more in book 2!

Although it's not heavily themed, I recommend you check the trigger warnings beforehand 💛

4.5⭐️!!

WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW CAN I PLEASE GET BOOK TWO RIGHT NOW?? HOW CAN YOU END A BOOK LIKE THAT???

this book had so much going on & the last 100 pages had me on the edge of my seat!! i literally had to pick my jaw off of the floor several times! the main fmc is seriously the definition of a badass & beyond smart. the found family aspects of this book were spectacular! i think about this book almost daily & how the heck the next one is going to go. i would give my kidney for an arc copy of the book. i seriously…wowowowowow!!

the only reason it isn’t a 5 stars is because at some parts i felt like the pacing was a bit slow. other than that, i have absolutely no notes! the romance, the tension, the magic, the goddess, the hierarchy, etc was absolutely so good! this books needs way way way more hype than it is getting! please do yourself a favor & read this book!!

I wasn't very enraptured in the first place, but I immediately DNF'd the moment the MMC was introduced. Instalove? In this economy?

Thank you Sariah Wilson for the e-ARC.

*Thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for this eARC; the review is my own.*

From the moment I started reading this book, I was hooked. Until about 25%, I had difficulty putting it down. Then things slowed down quite a bit, exchanging that initial heart-pounding excitement for a period of training, learning, and sisterhood development. It wasn’t boring, but it was much slower than I had expected. Because of that, I would say that the biggest issue this book had was pacing. I loved the rest of it—the characters, the fantasy word based on Ancient Greece (see the author’s note), the romance.

Lia (18 or 19?) was fiercely loyal to her family and country, willing to do anything to save them, including sacrificing herself. Overall, I liked her. I appreciated that she trained and prepared herself for the race, that she struggled. What I didn’t like was that she second guessed Jason all the time, never understanding his meaning and choosing not to believe his feelings for her. Even more, I was very frustrated with her reaction at the end of the book and found it to be rather hypocritical.

I would have loved to get some chapters from Jason’s (early 20s?) point of view so I could see into his head. As Lia pointed out multiple times, he was an absolute charmer, but I’m sure there’s much more to him than that. I had suspicions and hopes about him, which I will neither confirm nor deny right here. But I will say that I have hope that they’ll both find happiness.

I regret having not read this sooner, as the second book is no longer available to request on NetGalley and I don’t particularly feel like waiting until it’s released in July. I very much look toward to reading it.

Note: Heavy kissing. Innuendo. Some references to sex.

Book: A Tribute of Fire
Author: Sariah Wilson
Series: Book 1 in the Eye of the Goddess series
Rating: 4/5

I have read almost every book from this author and she never disappoints! Her books are full of swoony male leads and strong female leads who fall in love in the most hilarious of moments. Having the author change the scenery from contemporary to fantasy was something my little heart did not know it needed. She expertly blends Greek mythology with her own brand of fantasy which makes for fantastic world-building. Throughout the story the reader is kept guessing how the story will end. So many secrets to be revealed. This story is more than a romance though, it is also an epic adventure of loyalty and friendship. I was not thrilled that there is a cliffhanger ending but the next book is coming out very soon so I won't have to wait very long which was a relief!

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Highly recommend this epic romantasy with dragons, curses, secrets and adventures!

My thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an ARC of the book. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. No positive review was expected and no compensation received.

4.5 ⭐️

What an amazing, epic Romantasy!!
Not only am I obsessed with Greek mythology, I’m a sucker for any kind of deadly competitions- so I was all over this one as soon as I read the description. And it did NOT disappoint!! This had everything I crave in an angsty, high stakes fantasy- including action, intricate world building, humor, plot twists, and slow burn romance. And the writing was gorgeous! 🤌🏻
The characters (including the cast of side characters) were fully fleshed out and complex, and I loved them all. The FMC was strong and determined, and the MMC was absolutely delicious. The enemies to lovers trope was done perfectly- I ATE UP their dynamic, and couldn’t get enough of them!
I was absolutely swept away by this one- the plot twists got me good, and cannot wait for the next book!

Tropes:
Greek Mythology
Deadly competitions
Badass FMC
Slow burn romance
Enemies to lovers
Banter

This is your traditional Romantasy book with all of the stereotypical tropes… however, I actually enjoyed this.

Was it the best writing in the world? No. Was it the best world building in the world? Also no. But it was so entertaining that I found myself staying up way too late to read it… and the ending?! How am I supposed to wait for book 2?

Thank you so much Sariah Wilson, Netgalley, and Montlake books for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.